EarthStone Hot Stone Massage Training

EarthStone Hot Stone Massage is an integrative stone therapy that also allows room for individual therapists to bring their own skills, knowledge and philosopies to their work. It is a blending of the best techniques from ancient stone healing traditions, current scientific knowledge and innovative connective bodywork, offering a comprehensive, effective methodology for the practice of stone massage.

EarthStone Hot Stone Massage makes the most of the physiological effects of using very hot stones in massage, as the process stimulates circulation, lymph flow and metabolism, softens and relaxes tight musculature, and melts and frees fascial restrictions. The result is a profound sense of balance and well-being on all levels. Since the heat does some of the work, and the stone can be used as a tool, the therapist's body benefits as well.

In 8-hours of hands-on training, you'll learn how to set up for hot stone massage in your office, with specifics on equipment, supplies and stone selection. You’ll learn how to use the stones as you perform a 90-minute full-body hot stone massage. Technique variations will enable you individualize your treatments to your style and your clients’ needs. The class manual details all this and more, including pricing and marketing. Taught by EarthStone’s founder, Yvette Hayden, BS, LMT. Earn 8 NCBTMB AND New York State CEs. See schedule of upcoming trainings below.

EarthStone Hot Stone Massage 2: Advanced Skills for Stoneworkers Now that you've got the logistics down and are familar with using the stones in a full body massage, deepen your stone work with focus on using the stones in specific therapeutic applications. Learn the physiology behind the effectiveness of using hot stones to soften scar tissue, facilitate release of tight musculature and, most profoundly, of fascial restrictions. Learn to use stones as tools to acheive better results with your clients, while putting less strain on your own body. Taught by EarthStone’s founder, Yvette Hayden, BS, LMT. Earn 8 NCBTMB AND New York State CEs. Must have taken EarthStone Massage 1, or have other stone training and experience. See schedule of upcoming trainings below.

EarthStone Hot Stone Massage 3: Deep Tissue Applications: Now that you know how effective stones can be in facilitating real healing, let's go even deeper. By now you know the real power of the heated stone. You've seen it release holding patterns in muscles and whole fascial planes. In this class, we look at fascial patterns and how we can more effectively use the stones to create profound change in this tissue. Taught by EarthStone’s founder, Yvette Hayden, BS, LMT. Earn 8 NCBTMB AND New York State CEs. Must have taken EarthStone Hot Stone Massage 1 and 2, or have other comparable stone training and experience. Trainings will be offered in Spring 2013.